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Tanabata (Japan)
Japan's star festival, when wishes, including wishes for love, are written on paper strips and hung on bamboo.
When is Tanabata (Japan) in 2027?
Tanabata (Japan) 2027 is on Wednesday, 7 July 2027. Other years: 2026, Tuesday, 7 July 2026; 2028, Friday, 7 July 2028.
About Tanabata (Japan)
Tanabata is the Japanese form of the Chinese Qixi story of the weaver and the cowherd stars. On 7 July, or in some cities on 7 August, people write wishes on tanzaku strips of coloured paper and hang them on bamboo branches. Many ask for love, a spouse or a happy marriage. The cities of Sendai and Hiratsuka hold the biggest street festivals, with huge paper streamers. Shrines hold prayers to bless lovers, and some couples use the date for weddings or to submit their registration.
Tanabata (Japan) dates: 2026, 2027, 2028
| Year | Tanabata (Japan) date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Tuesday, 7 July 2026 |
| 2027 | Wednesday, 7 July 2027 |
| 2028 | Friday, 7 July 2028 |
What is served
- somen noodles
- wagashi
Also part of it, and being written: Tanabata (The star festival.), Orihime and Hikoboshi (The Japanese names of the star lovers.).
Written by the EveryShaadi desk with AI assistance. Background: "Tanabata" on Wikipedia. Customs differ from place to place and family to family. If this is your tradition and we have it wrong, tell us.